Worcester man shot in hand during apparent home invasion

WORCESTER — A man was shot in the hand this morning when two intruders entered a Circuit Avenue apartment and reportedly tried to tie up a resident.

The home invasion was reported to police about 8:20 a.m. Reportedly a woman who lives in the house answered the door for two black men dressed as construction workers. They allegedly came in, took out a gun and tried to tie the hands of man who lives there behind his back.

The gun went off, hitting the victim in the hand.

The assailants then fled.

The 25-year-old victim was taken to the hospital for treatment.

Police said the attackers appeared to be in their 20s, and were tall and muscular. Police radio reports this morning said at least one of the men was wearing a hard hat, jeans and a neon yellow construction vest, and had facial hair. He reportedly had claimed to work for the Water Department.

Anyone with information about the incident can send an anonymous text to 274637 TIPWPD + your message or send an anonymous web based message at worcesterma.gov/police. Calls can also be made to the Worcester Police Detective Bureau at (508) 799-8651.